The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 28,000

€ 18,000

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 2.2 CD is 10.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4
57.9
69.1
77
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.1 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
558 lb
17.22 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4
132 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4
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17.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.81 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
42 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
534 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
610 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
115.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft